His comments were slammed by MP Keith Vaz, who branded them "an insult to the memory of a loving mother and wife" and demanded Mr Moore-Wilton apologise immediately.

Mr Vaz, who started helping Ms Saldanha's family soon after her death, said: "I was shocked to hear Max Moore-Wilton's comments about this tragic incident. This is an insult to the memory of a loving mother and wife.

"The radio station has clearly not learnt the lessons from this incident.

"Mr Moore-Wilton must apologise for his comments immediately."

Ms Saldanha's death sparked a worldwide backlash against DJs Mr Christian and Ms Grieg, who were reportedly blamed directly in one of several notes left at the scene.

An inquest into Ms Saldanha's death has been postponed twice, and a new date is yet to be set.

It will hear evidence in person from Ms Greig who confirmed earlier this year, through her lawyers, that she would travel to London for the hearing.

The coroner has granted anonymity to a duty nurse who may have been one of the last people to speak with Ms Saldanha on the night of the call.

The inquest is also set to hear from security staff and police who can give details about the scene of the death.